Croatian · Croatia
Citrus Zest Punjene Paprike with Rice and Ground Beef
Adds bright citrus notes to balance the richness
47 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the meat and rice mixture during preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds
- In a pan, cook ground beef, onion, rice, tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper until rice is partially cooked
- Stuff peppers, add water, and bake for 30 minutes
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving